Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Here in Virginia, Deer season is in full swing.Bow season has been in for a few weeks, and Black Powder season comes in in just a few days.Due to an auto accident back in 2008, I have not been able to pull a bow back, or been able to fire a rifle or shotgun for a few years, but fortunately I have my older sons that know how to use my stuff, and keep the freezer full.I still am active down at the hunt club, and keep track of the patterns of the rut, and feeding and bedding of the Deer.It seems that this year the deer are not as concerned with the corn and soybeans in the fields.There is a large surplus of acorns in the woods this year, to be specific, White Oak acorns, which any sportsman knows taste different

They are much sweeter than the Red oak and Pin oak, and the woods are loaded with them.How do I know they are sweeter ? I have tasted them.I believe the harsh Winter last year killed of many squirrels that would have removed many of these acorns by now, and my younger sons have not seen many squirrels out this year, so to me it is adding up to a great season.This does not mean that the deer will not wander out into the cut bean fields, but as long as food is plentiful in the woods, they are more likely to stay in the woods, which will mean a better hunt for those that scouted a tree stand a month or so ago.Word from the guys down at the club is that the Does are still running in packs of 8 and 10, and there are few scrapes, so that means the rut will begin mid October